Chapter 140


    Three simple words were devoid of any romantic innuendo, yet they carried an immense amount of


    information.


    Considering the video that had been circting, it didn’t take long for people to connect the dots.


    lan was actively pursuing ra.


    The inte went into meltdown. Soon enough, someone dug up videoptions ofn and


    ra attending various social events together.


    The entire onlinemunity was shipping this attractive couple. Animations, short films, and fan


    fiction about them spread like wildfire across the.


    [Mr. Hayes, stop the chase. Ms. ra has already quit.]


    [Mr. Hayes, why the tears? Ms. ra’s not here.]


    [The haughty CEO and his untamed secretary.]


    [She Can’t Escape His Reach.]


    ra had been swamped all day, not leaving the office untilte. When she finally checked her


    phone, she was overwhelmed by the deluge of over a hundred notifications. She skimmed through


    them, clenching her teeth in frustration.


    Just then,n’s call came through. ra didn’t hesitate to answer. n, what on earth do you think


    you’re doing?”


    “I’m apologizing to you,” he said with a bold assertiveness.


    ra bit her lip. “Fine, I ept your apology. Now leave me alone, will you? Please?”


    It was the first time ra had ever pleaded with him since their breakup, but she was pleading for


    him to stop bothering her.


    There was an unprecedented vulnerability in his tone. He was terrified of hurting ra again.


    ra ga


    gave a bitterugh. “Start over with what,n? Your heartless games?”


    “No, not games. It’ll be a life filled with both passion and love. I’m serious this time. If you’re willing,


    we can get married right away.”


    He had never been clearer about anything – he needed ra, and he couldn’t live without


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    her. Even though the thought of marriage still scared him, he was ready to give ra whatever she


    desired just to keep her.


    ra’s voice was thick with unshed tears. “But I don’t want to,n. A broken mirror can never be


    made whole again. The cracks between us can’t be mended with a few apologies. You have no idea


    how much you hurt me by ignoring me when I was at my most vulnerable. Right now, I just want to


    focus on my career, not on a rtionship. If your look back on our three years together and you’re


    satisfied, then please, let go. I don’t want to waste any more time or energy on arguments.”


    After saying that, she hung up and blocked every means of contact withn. She looked. up at the


    star–filled sky. The bitterness in her heart was beyond words.


    Why should his apology warrant her forgiveness?


    Why should she agree to be with him just because he wanted it?


    What about the pain she had endured?


    Collecting her thoughts, ra returned to the office.


    Anders happened to be leaving with some documents and immediately expressed concern upon


    seeing her troubled expression. “Is he harassing you again?”


    ra smiled faintly. “It’s nothing. Let’s go. Ryker’s waiting downstairs, and he must be starving by


    now.”


    The three of them headed to a popr local diner known for its Southernfort food. Despite the


    late hour, the ce was bustling with patrons.


    ra ordered some dishes and shared a lighthearted banter with Ryker before excusing herself to


    the restroom. But as she entered, a shadow loomed before her.


    Someone mped a hand over her mouth, and a pungent scent invaded her senses, causing her to


    lose consciousness instantly.